P
Principal
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
85
Total Petitions
$265,584
Avg Salary
$252,900
Median Salary
$180,000 – $300,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$180,000
Median
$252,900
Average
$265,584
75th Percentile
$300,000
Based on 85 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NY
New York24 petitions · $236,875
MA
Massachusetts21 petitions · $248,026
FL
Florida12 petitions · $445,500
CA
California8 petitions · $300,197
IL
Illinois6 petitions · $234,446
WA
Washington5 petitions · $174,478
CO
Colorado2 petitions · $121,645
CT
Connecticut2 petitions · $177,500
PA
Pennsylvania2 petitions · $369,124
RI
Rhode Island1 petitions · $70,000
Top Employers Hiring Principals
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | 15 | $251,067 | |
| 2 | Pwc Us Consulting Llp | 10 | $443,680 | |
| 3 | Slalom, Inc. | 5 | $174,478 | |
| 4 | Oliver Wyman, Llc | 3 | $256,667 | |
| 5 | Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. | 3 | $200,000 | |
| 6 | Centerview Partners, Llc | 3 | $300,000 | |
| 7 | Rocky Mountain Institute, Inc. | 2 | $121,645 | |
| 8 | A.T. Kearney, Inc. | 2 | $260,000 | |
| 9 | 10T Holdings Llc | 2 | $177,500 | |
| 10 | Kkr Credit Advisors (Us) Llc | 2 | $202,500 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Principal
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 85 certified H1B petitions for Principal positions. The average H1B salary for Principal is $265,584, with a median of $252,900. The middle 50% of salaries range from $180,000 to $300,000. New York is the most common work state, accounting for 24 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.